PSY E111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Psychodynamics, Psy, Psych
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Difference between humanism from psychodynamic theory and behaviorism. Humanism focuses on people"s ability to direct their own lives. Psychiatrist has a medical degree; is a medical doctor allowed to write prescriptions. Clinical psychologist interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide psychotherapy, and design and implement behavioral modification programs are not medical doctors. Health psychologist work in a variety of settings, including a clinical environment works with clients to promote healthy behaviours. Counseling psychologist advises people on how to deal with problems of everyday living, such as career related stress. Psychologist has doctorate degrees and works with humans or animals in a variety of settings. Psychoanalyst psychiatrist or psychologist who practices the method of treatment that freud invented; requires patients to talk to a psychiatrist about their lives while the psychiatrist listens, analyzes, and interprets each word. Cognitive perspective focused on the workings of the human brain and seeking to understand how people process the information that they collect from their environments.
